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Berea Center

Berea Center is a nursing home community in Berea, OH.

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  • Interior

    A welcoming waiting area with comfortable chairs and decorative artwork.

  • Decor

    A beautifully arranged flower display graces the reception area, adding a touch of elegance to the inviting lobby.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room featuring a fireplace, comfortable seating, and decorative elements.

  • Building

    The entrance of a building featuring large windows and a covered canopy, with benches positioned outside.

  • Architecture

    A charming residential house with a covered entrance and well-maintained landscaping in an autumn setting.

  • Bedroom

    A comfortable and well-lit hospital room featuring two beds with cozy bedding.

  • Dining

    Outdoor cafe area with yellow tablecloth-covered tables and chairs along a paved walkway.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A well-equipped rehabilitation gym featuring various exercise equipment, including weights and stability balls.

  • Fitness

    An exercise bike in a fitness room.

49 Sheldon Road, Berea, OH 44017

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.8 from 53 reviews
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35
4 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Berea Center

common 21 reviews mention this

Caring staff is a frequent theme

Residents and families often describe staff who care and communicate during difficult times.

Many reviews emphasize caring, attentive staff and the comfort families felt about day-to-day support. Several people mention regular updates, responsive help with questions, and staff working as a team to keep residents calm. A number of reviewers also describe good engagement—such as involving residents in daily routines and activities—along with trust in the staff overall.

common 3 reviews mention this

Dementia care and redirection

Some reviewers focus on hands-on support for Alzheimer’s and dementia behaviors.

A few reviews call out Alzheimer’s and dementia directly, describing the work as ongoing and difficult but handled with compassion. One reviewer specifically mentions staff redirecting when a resident becomes agitated or tearful, framing it as calming for everyone involved. Another review highlights a dementia-focused experience and credits staff for care during that period.

common 4 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Families mention an activities approach that ranges from arts to consistent engagement.

Several reviews describe residents being kept busy through activities, including arts and crafts and cooking-style experiences. Others mention staff engaging residents in activities over time, and one person notes they could also volunteer to help. At the same time, one reviewer complains there are not many activities, suggesting the experience may vary.

caveat 9 reviews mention this

Safety, neglect, and poor monitoring

Some residents’ families raise serious concerns about neglect, safety, and how incidents are handled.

Multiple reviews are sharply negative about patient care and safety, including allegations of abuse, neglect, and inadequate supervision. Several reviewers describe unsanitary conditions and incident-related problems, including situations involving hygiene breakdowns. A few comments also criticize limits on family involvement and insufficient monitoring, with some reviewers calling for external investigation or shutdown.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is praised, but criticized

Cleanliness is mentioned both positively and negatively across reviews.

Some families say rooms are clean and that the facility environment supported peace of mind. Others report strong negative experiences tied to odors and dirty conditions, including complaints about cleaning frequency and visible hygiene issues. Taken together, reviewers’ accounts suggest cleanliness can be a noticeable point of difference between visits or units.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 50 resident community capacity 50 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Cleveland-Hopkins International (2 miles away) Cleveland-Hopkins International (2 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

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Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.2 miles)
  • Marc's Stores (3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3 miles)
  • Discount Drug Mart (3.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
  • Marc's Stores (3.5 miles)

Transportation

  • Concourse C (1.5 miles)
  • TSA Checkpoint C (1.7 miles)
  • Concourse B (1.7 miles)
  • United Airlines Ticket Counter (1.7 miles)
  • American Airlines Ticket Counter (1.8 miles)
  • Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) (1.8 miles)
  • Hertz Rent A Car (2.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Southwest Family Physicians (1.7 miles)
  • Ent Allergy Health (2.9 miles)
  • Cuyahoga County Board of Health (4.1 miles)
  • Premier Physicians (5.2 miles)
  • Orthopedic Associates Westlake (6 miles)
  • Allergy Diagnostic (6.3 miles)
  • North; Shore Gastroenterology & Endoscopy Center (6.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (1.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.8 miles)
  • Taco Bell (2 miles)
  • Fat Heads Brewery & Saloon (3.3 miles)
  • BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse (3.4 miles)
  • Mitchell's Ice Cream (5.2 miles)
  • TGI Friday's (5.3 miles)

Parks

  • Rocky River Reservation (2 miles)
  • Metroparks Mill Stream Run Reserve North (2.7 miles)
  • Bain Park (3.4 miles)
  • Surrarrer Park (4.3 miles)
  • Tri-City Park (4.5 miles)
  • James Day Park (4.5 miles)
  • Bohlken Park (4.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (3.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (4 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.1 miles)
  • Panera Bread (5.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Benchmark Imaging Group (4.4 miles)
  • CCF Fairview Hospital (4.5 miles)
  • Cleveland Clinic - Fairview Hospital (4.5 miles)
  • St John Medical Center (5.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Jehovah's Witnesses (5.5 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinemark 383 Strongsville (5.8 miles)

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